An initial coin offering (ICO) is the cryptocurrency industry’s equivalent to an initial public offering (IPO). A company seeking to raise money to create a new coin, app, or service can launch an ICO as a way to raise funds .
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So Who Can Launch an ICO? Anyone can launch an ICO . Currently, there’s very little regulation on ICOs in America, meaning as long as you can get the tech set up you’re free to try and get your currency funded.
Read moreWhat does the term ICO represent?
An initial coin offering (ICO) is the cryptocurrency industry’s equivalent to an initial public offering (IPO). A company seeking to raise money to create a new coin, app, or service can launch an ICO as a way to raise funds.
Read moreHow do I find a good crypto ICO?
How to spot an ICO scam?
Read moreHow do you make money from ICOs?
During an ICO, a company can raise money by creating a website and publishing a white paper (a document that describes the project). Investors exchange cash or cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin or Ethereum) for digital tokens that the startup has created.
Read moreHow many ICOs are successful?
With 80% having been scams, it leaves the leftover 20% of ICO’s to be successful, however according to a number of studies, 50% of these fail with the verdict still out on the rest. That means a whopping 90% have failed (if you include the scams). What does it mean for the other 10% and why do so many fail?
Read moreAre ICO successful?
While some ICOs have been enormously successful , it’s important to recognize the signs of a risky project. The first step to researching an ICO is to check the white paper. A vague or poorly written white paper may be a sign that the project is not fully planned out.
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